Rhode Island couple convert space over the garage into a place for eight grandkids

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The nickel gap
ceiling
nods to the ceiling in the main kitchen. It's painted in Benjamin Moore's White Dove with a semi-gloss finish to reflect the natural light while the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream, a warm greige tone.
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Above the window vintage Americana
artwork
from the Brimfield Antique Flea Market helped inform the aesthetic. 'The house is on water and they're a sailing family, so the surroundings play into the theme, too,' Winsor says. The still life oil painting to the right of the door is by local artist Marilyn Saabye.
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Winsor designed the window
bed,
working closely with cabinetmaker Glenn Baller & Co. to ensure the trundle slides smoothly. Antique quilts from the Round Top Antiques Fair in Texas add color and well-worn comfort.
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Providence-based woodworking studio Edge and End made the custom walnut and white oak Ping-Pong
table;
the removable net is hand-caned. It doubles as a place to do puzzles and play games. The vintage paddles on the wall are both functional and decorative. 'Everyone has their favorites,' the designer notes.
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Winsor paired vanity
stools
with the table because they tuck underneath it during Ping-Pong and provide a backrest for long puzzle sessions.
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram